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What is a RICS Valuation?

You may be asked in the process of buying, selling or mortgaging your home to obtain a RICS Valuation or Red Book Valuation. This is a formal opinion of value which can be relied upon by the instructing party. They are often confused with a 'market appraisal' which is an informal opinion on a suitable guide price for a property, and which are provided by estate agents in the hope of being instructed to sell a property. 

We are RICS Registered Valuers. This means that we are part of the risk monitoring and quality assurance programme, operating to the stringent criteria set by the RICS. It also means that we are highly qualified, impartial, and up to date with the latest industry practices.

Our valuations can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. Our fees are competitive and value based.  

What type of valuations do we provide?

  • Redeeming your government Help To Buy equity loan.
  • Other Shared Equity schemes.
  • Shared Ownership sale or staircasing.
  • Independent home buyers or sellers.
  • Matrimonial / Separation. 
  • Probate / Inheritance Tax.
  • Capital Gains Tax including retrospective valuations.
  • Insurance Rebuild / Reinstatement Valuations. 


RICS Red book valuation report
What our clients are saying
Sophie Tudor-Cook
19 days ago

Andrew was a brilliant choice when it came to instructing a surveyor for our property purchase. We chose Andrew from his 5* reviews and great reputation.

On the day of our survey, he called me before he was due to leave the property to ensure there wasn’t anything else specifically we wanted him to check, which to me shows care and attention to detail.

A few days later, we received a thorough report which helped to highlight a few things we never would have known about without Andrew’s help and expertise. His help also continued after the survey by suggesting recommended contractors for repairs which were needed.

Sandrine was also extremely helpful in the organisation of the survey and did everything she promised she would.

We would highly recommend Lockwood Chartered Surveyors.

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Simon Withey
1 month ago

What an excellent high quality company. Such a friendly, helpful and rewarding process. The documentation provided from the survey was so detailed and concise yet structured in an easy to read/understand format. The after service was brilliant with Andrew keeping me updated of the progress of the survey. Andrew was also very helpful when I contacted him regarding a couple of questions. I cannot rate or recommend Lockwood's highly enough. A first class highly professional company.

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norwichman
1 month ago

Excellent service with great communication pre and post survey. The level 2 report I received was very detailed and it allowed me to make an informed decision about the property purchase.

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Lorna Murray
1 month ago

Very thorough and personalised service and excellent value. Lockwood also offers a drone aerial view of the roof which is well worth the extra investment.

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John Armes
1 month ago

Very professional
Very in depth survey
Excellent all round service

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Madeleine Pepe
1 month ago

We would highly recommend Lockwood Chartered Surveyors. Their secretary Sandrine was very helpful and patient when explaining what the surveys could offer. Andrew completed our survey and was informative, thorough and professional. He also shared the report following the survey in a timely fashion. Thanks again!

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